Helpful Resources

The ADA was first signed into law in 1990 to create greater equality for those with disabilities. It makes discrimination based on disabilities illegal, requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities and imposes accessibility requirements on public accommodations. Both physical and intellectual disabilities are covered, and the disability does not need to be severe nor permanent.

VermontABLE is savings program for individuals with disabilities. It makes federal tax-free savings accounts available to cover qualified expenses such as education, housing and transportation.

Senior HelpLine: 1-800-642-5119

The Senior HelpLine is a toll-free information and assistance resource for people 60 and older. Staffed by knowledgeable professionals from Vermont's Area Agencies on Aging, the staff on the Senior HelpLine can answer questions and help identify resources to assist people to age successfully.

Five non-profit, Vermont agencies organized in geographic territories, coordinate and support a wide array of home and community based services, including home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation, employment services, senior centers, adult day care and a long-term care ombudsman program.